Percentage of girls in school by gross
Albania
Almost all girls have access to a form of education, resulting in many girls attending school. Nine years of schooling is required for everyone. Some girls continue their education further.
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Armenia
Even though rates for education are high, girls are less likely to participate in certain fields of study.
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Azerbaijan
Usually boys get higher quality education and are perceived to be smarter by society. Girls usually marry younger due to religious reasons.
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Bangladesh
Once the country gained independence in 1970, girls' education has been on a rise.
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Belize
Since 1990, the country has been working toward better education for girls.
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Cambodia
High poverty levels prevent girls from attending school. The World Bank donated 100 million dollars to fund girls' education in Cambodia.
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Chad
Early marriages prevent girls from attending school. There are also many refugees; refugee status interrupts lives and results in fewer girls in school.
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Dominican Republic
Teen pregnancy leads to many girls being out of school. The Dominican Republic has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in Central America. Pregnancy and child care duties mean many girls have to miss or drop out of classes.
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Egypt
Restructuring their education system to improve access for girls. 64% of girls over age nine cannot read.
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Germany
Women earn 45% of German doctorate degrees.
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Ghana
Many urban girls receive 13 years of schooling on average; however, in rural areas it is only four years on average.
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Guatemala
Even if girls have access to schools, the schools may not provide a proper education. Many indigenous people live in rural areas and do not have access to education.
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Guinea
Many girls receive a primary education, but not as many receive a secondary education because of child marriage or having to help with household chores.
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Honduras
One in four girls who attended school at one point are drop-outs.
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India
In some rural areas, the average walk to school is 4 miles. There is a very high poverty rate, resulting in families not being able to send their girls to school.
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Jordan
The Syrian refugee influx has affected the education system's ability to provide education. Even if girls get a good education, there is no guarantee that they will find work in Jordan.
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Madagascar
78% of school districts have more male enrollment than female.
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Marshall Islands
On average, girls outperform males in testing. However, in higher education, the number of girls enrolled in school drops.
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Morocco
There is a language barrier between urban and rural communities, and most classes are taught in Arabic while most rural communities speak Berber. The country also started a program to help mothers who never finished school.
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Nepal
About 30% of girls are forced into child labor in Nepal. Religious laws make it difficult for girls to go to school.
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Pakistan
Girls lack access to public schools, and private schools are usually too expensive. Private schools do not consistently provide a good education because they are not as regulated. Teachers have to pay to become employed, and the quality of the teachers is poor. There is usually a long and unsafe walk to school.
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Panama
Many girls must travel out of state to receive a secondary education.
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Paraguay
Many girls receive education in urban areas. In rural areas, there are less schools and the schools are farther away, which makes access more difficult.
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Tanzania
Anyone who is pregnant or becomes a mother is not allowed to go to school. Most schools make pregnancy tests mandatory and will expel anyone who tests positive.
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Sources: Borgen Project, Little Sister Fund, and World Bank
